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Orlando travel apps
It really pays to do your pre-vacation research, especially when you’re visiting a place like Orlando where you need to cram a lot into 7 days. Travel sites like NileGuide (shameless plug) and TripAdvisor can help you navigate through all the attractions, hotels, and restaurants...

Holiday travel… sure, it’s the best way to bring us closer to our loved ones, but it’s often wrought with the highest number of travel nightmares like delays and cancellations. If you’re stuck in Orlando LONG after your vacation was supposed to have ended, here are some tips to glide through...

by 3rd Wheel
Okay… I’ll admit it… Orlando’s downtown is tiny. But it’s smallness is doubtlessly part of its charm. It’s nearly impossible to get lost in this mini-metropolis, and all the best restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and nightclubs are all minutes apart.
Even...

The average family of four can easily spend a couple thousand dollars on an Orlando vacation. Between the theme park tickets, meals, accommodations and airfare, the trip bill can quickly add up. But there are a few ways to cut costs without cutting corners.
Start by checking out sites like Groupon,...

Wondering what gear you need to have the absolute best Orlando getaway? Here is the ABC round-up of everything you need on your family escape.
A is for APPLES… or any other tasty snack. Your tummy and your wallet will thank you for packing some nutritious snacks (granola bars, trail mix) to nibble...

Like most people, I don’t like to spend a lot of time in airports. BUT… to my husband’s chagrin, I like to get to the airport hours before departure to minimize the rush and avoid the anxiety of long security lines and missed flights. These days, tons of airports are now catering...

The World Cup of Soccer officially begins on June 11th, a fact that won’t go unnoticed by soccer fans visiting or living in Orlando. Wondering where to catch a match? A pub of course… and lucky for you, there are no shortages of these classic watering holes spanning the Disney area all...

Sadly, there are only TWO MORE shuttles scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center before the current shuttle space program retires to make way for…. ummm… not sure yet. Discovery is slated for lift-off on September 16th and Endeavor will make its final voyage some time in November. Having...

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Looking for something uniquely different, yet with enough romantic flair to leave you excited – how about exploring a winery?
Lakeridge Winery is situated on 80 acres among the rolling hills in Clermont at U.S. Hwy. 27, 3 miles south of Florida’s Turnpike...

While tickets to an Orlando Magic game become a little scarcer during NBA playoffs, during the regular season, tickets of all price levels are plentiful. Here are some helpful details you might need before you head to a game.
Getting There
For now, the Orlando Magic play at the Amway Arena but starting...